Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Vietnam 2024 Asian Open Police Taekwondo Championships kicked off in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on December 6 with the participation of over 2,500 individuals, including officials, coaches, and athletes, from 29 countries and territories.
Seventy athletes of the Vietnamese public security delegation are competing in this tournament.
The tournament will last until December 9, aiming to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam People's Public Security force (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and the 20th anniversary of the Day of All People Safeguarding National Security.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang said the tournament is not only an opportunity to promote the development of Taekwondo but also a bridge to strengthen cooperation between international police forces for global peace and security.
With the slogan “The Power of Police! Taekwondo Police - global citizen protectors”, the tournament demonstrates the spirit of solidarity and cooperation of law enforcement forces around the world. This is also a testament to Vietnam’s commitment to contributing to maintaining regional and global peace and stability, Quang said.
The tournament will feature two competitions - one for policemen from Asian countries and territories, while the other for children, teenagers, young people, and the elderly./.
